Procurement Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Liverpool Township (OH); On-site; USD 91,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate supplier-related activities across sourcing, design engineering, production, and industry experts for aerospace and defense products.

The role involves analyzing technical data, supplier capabilities, and manufacturing limitations to ensure quality, cost, and schedule targets are met. Strong root-cause analysis and IPC processes are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate manufacturing process quality plan.
• Ability to perform defect data trend analysis and make risk-based decisions.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Understanding of mechanical/electro-mechanical hardware and manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with ISO9001 & AS9100 quality management systems including AS9102 First Article Inspection.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with sourcing, operations, design engineering, the supply base and industry experts to facilitate design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products.
• Analyze technical data, designs, specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts availability.
• Investigate and recommend potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specs, costs, and capabilities.
• Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization for economical procurement.
• Recommend design changes to mitigate production issues.
• Lead teams of supplier and internal staff to solve problems in producibility, quality, inspection, cost, mistake-proofing, test, reliability and affordability.

Skills

Quality analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge

Electro-mechanical hardware

GD&T reading drawings

SPC data analysis

SAP P2P experience

EPDM systems

Travel up to 25%

Tools

SAP P2P

EPDM

Job description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education and background.

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education and background.

Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, Then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

• Supplier evaluation and selection
• Verification of special process sources
• Part/product acceptance inspection planning and verification
• Supplier manufacturing process and quality plan review
• Defect root cause analysis and corrective action verification
• Supplier oversight, including development and execution of credible Return-To-Green plans
• Fostering positive working relationships with internal cross-functional teams and LM suppliers
• Ability to travel up tp 25%

Who We Are

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Who You Are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

Standard Job Description

Coordinates with Sourcing, Operations, Design Engineering, the Supply Base and Industry experts to facilitate the design, production, test and qualification of aerospace and defense products. Analyzes technical data, designs, preliminary specifications, manufacturing limitations, supplier facilities, and parts/equipment availability. Investigates and recommends potential suppliers based on assessments of response to specifications, costs, inspection of facilities, and historical performance. Facilitate technical trade-offs and standardization that may lead to more economical procurement. Recommends design changes to mitigate production issues. Leads teams of Supplier and internal staff in collaboratively solving problems in Producibility, Quality, Inspection, Cost, Mistake-Proofing, Test, Reliability and Affordability.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate manufacturing process quality plan
• Ability to perform defect data trend analysis; ability to make rational, risk-based decisions
• Ability to perform root cause analysis
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities within a cross-functional team, as well as independently with suppliers
• Working understanding of mechanical/electro-mechanical hardware and associated manufacturing processes and inspections
• Working familiarity with ISO9001 & AS9100 Quality Management Systems, including AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements.

Desired Skills

• Solid written & oral communication skills
• Electrical Engineering / Mechanical Engineering background and/or experience
• Experience with RF devices and associated technologies is preferable, but not a must
• Familiarity with SPC-based data analysis
• Familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma concepts
• Ability to read engineering drawings with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
• Experience with P2P (SAP) and EPDM systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.